Articles
Does electro-convulsive therapy have a place here?
How would you feel about having electric shock treatment? The field is mired in controversy, writes Justin Thomas
Why there should be more space for doctoral study
Justin Thomas says that national aspirations and the evolution of education in the UAE dictates that more institutions should soon offer doctoral programmes
What Isra wal Miraj can teach us about tolerance
The holiday of Isra wal Miraj teaches us an important lesson about religious unity, writes Justin Thomas
Bright lights and big cities are bad for your health
Justin Thomas says that eliminating artificial light at night from our lives is the sleep equivalent of eating organic – sleep without additives.
Does your drink taste better with your name on it?
Justin Thomas tells us exactly what's in a name
Running amok is a modern mental health issue
Providing mental health promotion and services that men feel comfortable accessing is an urgent challenge, writes Justin Thomas
Weight isn't all bariatric surgery patients stand to lose
There is an urgent need for regional guidelines for weight-loss surgery, writes Justin Thomas
If lying is now normal, is truth-telling a disorder?
Debate over the exact psychiatric status of pathological lying seems increasingly relevant in our post-truth era, writes Justin Thomas
Our interest in psychology signals troubled times
Psychology is more critical today than ever before, writes Justin Thomas
Why do we feel so compelled to talk about envy?
Justin Thomas sheds light on the psychology of envy
Angry while driving? Blame it on your mental health
Justin Thomas explains the link between road rage and mental disorders
Positivity makes happier and smarter school pupils
Education should focus as much on happiness as on academic achievement, writes Justin Thomas
Happiness opens the door to better experiences
When people are happy they are more helpful, generous and productive, writes Justin Thomas
Depression may play a positive role in our lives
Justin Thomas looks at depression, including suggestions that it is a natural response to problems in our life to help us focus on fixing them
Why Arabic must be preserved and promoted
Justin Thomas explains how the preservation and promotion of Arabic can contribute to the psychological well-being
